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The Bultaco Brinco (the name is Spanish for “leap”) is back. Unlike the first Brinco, a 74 cc two-stroke motorcycle introduced in the early 1970s, the latest version is a pedal-assisted electric mountain bike powered by a 3kW electric hub motor fed by a 1 kWh lithium-ion battery.

The Brinco weighs 72.8 lb., thanks to a lightweight aluminum mono-beam frame, is capable of a top speed of more than 37 mph, and has a maximum range of 62 miles. The motor produces a maximum of 42 lb.-ft. of torque, but dipping into this reserve of power will cut the range dramatically. To get the greatest range, it’s necessary to use Eco mode, which combines electric drive with pedaling to minimize energy consumption.